Question

What do you mean by explosive combustion?

Answer 1

A combustion reaction occurs when a compound burns. Typically, the compound burning in a combustionreaction is a hydrocarbon (a compound made of a combination of hydrogen and carbon atoms). Oxygen must be present in order for the compound to burn. The products ofcombustion are almost always carbon dioxide and water.

Answer 2

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• A very fast combustion reaction in which a large amount of heat, light and sound are produced is called explosive combustion.

• A large amount of gases is released quickly.It is the rapid expansion of these gases which causes a loud sound.